Pure-sue \ pər-ˈsü , -ˈsyü \

SIX

PSYCHE

I.

It has been our tradition to prepare something and celebrate every first Saturday of the month, though there's really nothing special. According to my parents, it would be our family's thanksgiving for the blessings that would come for the entire month. Usually, my parents would invite their close friends to dine with us.

To be honest I've never been excited to celebrate this, like ever since. Maybe, I'll be more happy if we just celebrate this with just the three of us. Not that I am selfish though, but when their friends are here they couldnt notice me any longer. And adult talks will be at the table. So, basically, its just an extension of work for them. I sighed.

"Psy, this saturday, maybe you could invite your friends over to celebrate with us instead of ours. We also want to know and meet your friends" said my mother while listing down the things to be needed for the gathering.

My mom usually is a sweet talker, if not for her work, she might have spoiled me. But, since her time was always hectic, she was often away from home. That does not exclude my father, of course, they are in the same field.

"Mom-- is that necessary?" I whined. "Besides I only have few friends ." I counted my 'considered' friends mentally and I could only tell three. How boring.

"Yes, of course," my mother exclaimed. Take note, with a high pitch at that.

"Mom!" I yelled while laughing. "You know that you are over reacting right now right?" I told her.

"Oh my--" she gasped. "I was not aware" she mumbled.

I laughed at that. Literally hard. This has been one of the cute and funny sides of my mother. Gosh she's charming. That must be why my father is so hooked at her.

"Come on...contact them" she suggested.

Okay, okay! Relax, its not like I have tons of friends anyway. I huffed.

And so I got my phone, contact Anima and told her of the plan.

Me: "Hello?" As i spoke over the phone. Anima, do you have plans this saturday? I asked.

Anima: "No, I guessed"

Me: Well, my parents are asking if I could invite my friends over here. It would just be a simple gathering.

Anima: What's the occasion? Oh wait, dont tell me its your birthday? She gasped over the phone.

Me: Nah, there's nothing in particular. Its just a family tradition. We celebrate and dine together every first saturday of the month. I patiently explained.

Anima: Okay, let me just ask permission from my parents. She said.

Me: And oh wait...Invite Gist for me please. Geez, Im getting excited over them and I chuckled at that.

Anima: Ill tell him over the phone.

Me. Opps...really...what's the score between the two of you? Are you--- I maliciously asked and purposely dropped the last statement.

Anima: "Huh? Wh-What?" She stuttered. I could feel that she's blushing over there. Its not what you think. We---we- are just friends. So--sorry I gotta go Psy, bye. She got rattled and she's fast af.

I could not help but to smile at that.

Okay! Anima check, Gist check, and...

How would I invite Lex over here? I mumbled. Im feeling awkward around him recently but he's also my friend.

I dialed my phone...wait-- no, I'll just invite him in person. Okay that's it. I claimed. So I have texted him.

Where are you?

I'm at the park with Sophia

Okay Let's meet, wait for me there
I'll have to tell you guys something:)

Okay!

I went to my room to change. I ran as fast as I can. Okay Psy! Let's be clear about this, you and Lex would always be friends! Friends ONLY! So stop with that weird feeling, I muttered while facing the mirror.

My chest suddenly aches. I cant breathe properly. Psy, relax...inhale exhale. You got this girl. Relax. Its no good. I think I cant meet Lex with this situation. I muttered to myself, still trying to calm myself. Why now all of a sudden?

So I got my phone and texted Lex to let him know I cant come. I cant let him...them in that case...waiting.

Lex, Im sorry. I think I cant
go out to meet you

Why?

I suddenly got an emergency.

And there you have it. I have not heard anything from him after the last message I sent. God, how did I fell for this insensitive guy?

I just laid my frustration out. Thankfully, Im always bringing a glass of water in my room. So before I laid back in bed, i drank it instantly.

I dont know when but I fell asleep. I dont know how and I had just woken up by my mother's yapping.

"Psy! You've got visitor!" She yelled.

Who could it be? Still unwell, I forced myself to get up from bed and meet whoever that person is.

To my surprise, as in, my eyes and my mouth become wide as hell. Ugh that was embarrasing.

"Le---lex?" I stuttered.

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I literally have to drag myself out to finish this. Im having difficulty in writing rn but I still made it through. This maybe a disappointment, but still, hope you'll like it.